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Norfolk, Virginia, is the proud home of the largest naval base in the world. No matter what your reason is for visiting Norfolk, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to tour Naval Station Norfolk .

Naval Station Norfolk's mission is to support and improve the personnel and logistics readiness of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The Norfolk naval base provides seaport, airport, and squadron facilities, quality of life, and personnel management services.

Don't miss the tours of the Naval Base . The 45-minute tour departs from the Naval Tour and Information Center located at 9079 Hampton Blvd, next to Gate 5. Bus tours conducted by Navy personnel ride past aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, amphibious assault ships and the busy airfield. The tour also drives by historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. There is a charge for the tour. A picture ID is required for all adults.

Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest Naval Station, occupies about 4,300 acres on a peninsula known as Sewells Point. Port facilities extend more than four miles along the waterfront and include some seven miles of pier and wharf space.

75 ships and 134 aircraft are home-ported here, and when they are not at sea they're along side one of the 13 piers or inside one of the 11 aircraft hangars for repair, refit, training and to provide the ship's or squadron's crew an opportunity to be with their families. Naval Station Norfolk is homeport to aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, large amphibious ships, submarines, supply ships, airplanes and helicopters.

Air Operations conducts over 100,000 flight operations each year, an average of 275 flights per day or one every six minutes. Over 150,000 passengers and 264,000 tons of mail and cargo depart annually on Air Mobility Command aircraft and other chartered flights from the NSN airfield. It is the hub for Navy logistics going to the European and Central Command theaters of operations, and to the Caribbean.

The land on which Naval Station is located was originally the site of the 1907 Jamestown Exposition , a mammoth 300th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607. 21 states constructed buildings that celebrated their history and industry. Pennsylvania House, a 2/3rds replica of Independence Hall, is one of several state houses that are still standing at the Naval Station.

During the Jamestown Exposition, high-ranking naval officers agreed that this site was ideal for naval activity. After the United States entered World War I in April 1917, the Secretary of the Navy was persuaded to buy the property.

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise

The Victory Rover makes 2-hour narrated cruises past Naval Station Norfolk. It departs from Nauticus on the downtown waterfront. Enjoy a fascinating and entertaining commentary along the way aboard this Navy-themed vessel. See aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, guided missile cruisers and all of the other ships that form the world's most powerful fleet. On board, guests will enjoy plenty of comfortable seating, clean restrooms, air-conditioned enclosed deck, open-air upper deck, snack bar and souvenir shop.

Reservations are available. Bring a camera and binoculars.

Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus & the Battleship Wisconsin

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum presents 225 years of naval history in the Hampton Roads region. The museum is also responsible for the historic interpretation and day-to-day operations of the Battleship Wisconsin.

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the entrance to the Battleship Wisconsin are located on the second floor of Nauticus : The National Maritime Center in downtown Norfolk (at One Waterside Drive). There is no on-site parking, but there are several city operated parking garages within walking distance.

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Two-Hour Norfolk Harbor Cruise

See the sights on this daytime cruise, our most popular for children and families! You can lend a hand setting the sails, take a turn at the helm, or simply sit back and enjoy the cruise as the captain points out the highlights of the harbor!

Two-Hour Sunset Cruise

Set sail on this fun and romantic evening cruise! The Sunset Cruise is the perfect way for adults, couples, groups of friends, and colleagues on a company outing to spend an evening.

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Harborfest Parade of Sail

Join us aboard the American Rover for the Harborfest Parade of Sail! In the parade will be work boats, Navy and Coast Guard vessels, tug boats and visiting sailing ships. Coffee, Juice and Water Included

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Harborfest Fireworks

Beat the crowds and Experience the Harborfest Fireworks from the best Vantage Point of all! After a quick tour of the Inner Harbor we will position the ship to give you an incredible view of the region’s best fireworks show!

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Father’s Day Afternoon Sail

Join us for Father’s day on a two-hour cruise aboard the American Rover in Downtown Norfolk! Sail the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor while enjoying music from our ship’s musician with dad.  Includes a Charcuterie Snack box for all and a Complimentary Beer for dads.

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Out on the Boat – Pride Boat Parade

As PrideFest kicks off in Town Point Park join us aboard the American Rover for the Pride Boat Parade!

Sail the Elizabeth River & the Port of Virginia

Set sail with the friendly and experienced crew of this 120-passenger sailing schooner. We offer daytime and sunset Norfolk Harbor cruises under sail on the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax as the captain points out the sights on this historic Norfolk Harbor tour. Sunset cruises feature live entertainment.

This elegant ship with her distinctive red sails is Coast Guard inspected for safety. Comfortable seating is available on the shaded upper deck and in our air-conditioned below-deck area with ship store, bar, and restrooms. Our sails and charter boats in Virginia have been popular for families, weddings , field trips, group outings , and company parties since 1986. Cruises depart from the Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Come aboard and sail with us!

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I imagine a lot depends on how the weather is, but we lucked out. It was calm (didn't help the sailing portion I suppose), and the skies were clear. Not too hot either. We got to experience a perfect sunset, and even got a bonus moonrise out of the deal! The ship's Captain was great and explained everything as we were sailing. As it got to sunset time, a musician entertained the ship by walking around and taking requests. It was fun all around and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

I have been on this cruise four times now. It is great! The crew is friendly and knowledgeable. The boat is extremely clean and very comfortable. There are two very clean bathrooms onboard. They sell adult drinks, sodas, and snacks. Also, there is a musician that walks around singing and playing the guitar. He plays fun sing-along songs by a variety of artists. This cruise is my favorite thing to do in Norfolk!!! I will be back for a fifth time later this summer!!

This was probably a highlight for me, I absolutely loved it and told my husband I couldn’t wait to go again. The captain gave a wonderful tour and for couples wanting to experience a romantic evening, this is very romantic, watching the sunset was just beautiful. I highly recommend it, you won't be sorry!

This was a great way to entertain the family. We enjoyed drinks, musician and the narrative from the captain. The night was warm with a slight breeze and the sunset even cooperated. It was a peaceful and relaxing time.

This was a perfect activity for a beautiful day! The crew was very friendly and the Captain gave a narrative of what we were seeing. It was really impressive to see them set the sails. A great way to see the harbor!

Perfect, affordable outing for my family! 2 of our teenagers was away for the weekend which left us with our 10 & 2-year-olds! So peaceful and relaxing for ALL!

Would highly recommend, great commentary, friendly staff, bar and snacks available and length is just right

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises | Norfolk Naval Base Tours

Narrated Norfolk Naval Base Tour

TripAdvisor's #1 Tour in Norfolk

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This Norfolk Harbor Cruise is Your Front Row Seat to the Naval Fleet!

The two-hour Norfolk naval tour departs daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin. The captain provides an entertaining and fascinating commentary aboard this Coast Guard inspected vessel.

Cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River, tour one of the world’s busiest seaports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet, made up of destroyers, guided missile cruisers, submarines, aircraft carriers and more. Guests enjoy plenty of comfortable seating, an air-conditioned enclosed deck, an open-air shaded upper deck, snack bar, and souvenir shop.

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The Victory Rover cruises the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor.

We cruise past Old Fort Norfolk, The Battleship Wisconsin, Downtown Norfolk and Portsmouth, BAE and Metro Machine Shipyards, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Coast Guard Station Portsmouth, Craney Island Fuel Depot, Norfolk Southern Coal Piers, Lamberts Point Cargo Terminals, Norfolk International Terminals, and the highlight of the cruise – The Norfolk Naval Station – the world’s largest naval base. Naval Station Norfolk is home to destroyers, aircraft carriers, cruisers, amphibious assault ships, and submarines – just about every type of ship in the Navy’s armada.

During the cruise, we will also see a large amount of harbor traffic including tugboats, barges, yachts and commercial ships.

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The Victory Rover/Battleship Wisconsin combo ticket includes a two-hour Naval Base Cruise aboard the Victory Rover as well as admission to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin. The combo ticket is discounted and no other discounts or coupons may be applied. The combo ticket must be used in one day and can not be split up for different days. You should allow about 2-3 hours for Nauticus and Wisconsin. Nauticus and the Wisconsin close at 5 p.m., so if you choose to cruise at 2 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. you should plan your trip accordingly.  When you arrive please check in at the Victory Rover Ticket Window at Nauticus to get your Battleship Wisconsin admission.

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  • Booking party admits a full understanding of the character of the Vessel and assumes all risks incident to travel and transportation. Booking party acknowledges that extra caution should be always taken when moving about the vessel due to the possibility of unexpected movement/motion. Booking party agrees during the cruise to follow the directions of the vessel’s master and crew, and to obey such rules as Vessel Owner or designated master may from time to time promulgate. Booking party agrees to comply with all laws and regulations, and with all onboard health, environmental and safety policies, and procedures.
  • When booking it is warranted that all members of the booking party are physically and emotionally fit to travel and engage in cruise related activities at the time of departure.
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  • For the safety of our crew and guests, all purses, handbags, and backpacks are subject to search before boarding. Rover Marine reserves the right to not allow any bag, parcel or other item and to deal with any unattended object, bag, backpack, or luggage in such way as Rover Marine considers appropriate. Any Passenger who refuses any such search or screening may be denied boarding or disembarked and no refund of the fare will be issued.
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  • The use of illegal or controlled substances, including smoking marijuana, is not permitted at any time. The smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes or other products that produce a vapor or smoke is also prohibited anywhere on board.
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  • All rights, exemptions from liability, defenses and immunities of Rover Marine, Inc under this contract shall also inure to the benefit of Rover Marine’s facilities, whether on the water or ashore, servants, agents, managers, affiliated or related companies, and independent contractors, who shall have no liability to the Passenger, either in contract or in tort, which is greater than or different from that of Rover Marine.
  • In consideration for the fare paid and services received, it is agreed that Rover Marine shall not be held liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any persons not employed by Rover Marine, and that Rover Marine shall have no liability as a consequence of Passenger’s decision to participate in any recreational activity or event. Rover Marine makes no representations or warranties, implied or otherwise, in regard to the reliability of charterers, caterers, or other independent contractors who may provide services on board the vessel, nor does it assume a duty of safety or responsibility for the independent acts of charterers, independent contractors, their employees or agents.
  • Rover Marine shall not be liable to a Passenger for damages for emotional distress, mental suffering/anguish or psychological injury of any kind under any circumstances, except when such damages were caused by the gross negligence or intentional conduct of Rover Marine and resulted from the same passenger sustaining actual physical injury.

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Everyone should see the Norfolk Broads! And the best way to appreciate the Broads is from the water with Award Winning Visitor Attraction, Broads Tours of Wroxham. Choose a Broads Tours river trip, sit back and do it in style with entertaining live commentary, light refreshments and a licensed bar. Alternatively, pack a picnic, hire one of our day boats, and enjoy the freedom of doing your own thing. Either way, we are sure it will leave you wanting to do it all over again! Wroxham is the perfect location for a boat trip. There’s plenty to see and do before and after your river trip, and it’s ideally located to continue your travels around the beautiful county of Norfolk.

Enjoy the Broads … it’s Britain’s magical waterland, after all.

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Explore the broads at your own pace, with flexible boat hire, from our base in Wroxham. With boat and time options to suit all.

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Enjoy the Broads at your own leisure aboard one of our standard day boats

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Fabulous day boating on the Broads! This place really is in a league of its own- beautiful, serene and utterly majestic.

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Brilliant boat which was clean and well-equipped. The tour commentary was excellent and highly informative.

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A beautiful river trip with great disco music, bar on board and friendly staff. As locals its great to see so many people enjoying our beautiful Broads!

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A great couple of hours on a lovely boat on The Broads. Learn lots about the Broads and properties and vessels along the way. a chance to spot the sort of wildlife you hardly see. Comfortable boats and helpful and friendly staff.

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Norfolk, VA is a friendly, modern port city nestled where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to the world’s largest naval station, one of the East Coast’s largest ports, and with rivers, creeks and beaches all around, it should come as no surprise that water is a large part of life in Norfolk.

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England: Stately Homes and Seaside Castles of Norfolk

Our historical tour of Norfolk begins as we travel through verdant rolling countryside to our first stately home, the 500-year-old Oxburgh Hall, a survivor from the War of the Roses, followed by a visit to one of Britain’s largest and best-preserved keeps, Castle Rising. We also visit the Blickling Estate, a stunning Jacobean mansion set in magnificent parklands and glorious gardens. After a brief trip on the North Norfolk Heritage Railway, we head to what is one of Norfolk’s most famous stately homes, Sandringham, the much-loved retreat of the British monarchy, where we have the chance to enjoy a memorable afternoon tea followed by a private guided tour. The Palladian-style Holkham Hall, home to the Earls of Leicester, and the charming, moated manor of Hindringham Hall are next on our visit list, with private access to the beautifully tended gardens included at the latter. Another Palladian-style house features as we visit Wolterton Park, as well as the Regency house Hoveton Hall, where we will meet the current owner. Finally, we join Lady Walpole at her ancestral family home, Mannington Hall, for a guided tour and light lunch before we return to our original joining points.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender concert to play at Chrysler Hall

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A concert featuring earth, fire, water and air is coming to Norfolk this summer.

The Avatar: The Last Airbender Concert features a two-hour performance by a live orchestra. Scenes from the tv series will play out on a screen while harmonies and melodies play out. The concert begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28 at Chrysler Hall.

The tour will kick off in August in the U.S. across multiple cities, including Norfolk, before going international.

Moments of Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more will have a musical twist as it brings viewers into the world of Avatar.

“The creative mastermind behind the original music for the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series, Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, has teamed up with show co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko as well as Jeff Adams (the show’s original editor) to expand the series original compositions for the concert series,” a release states.

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    2023. 1. Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. 1,943. Boat Tours. By Z8625MTbrianm. This was an amazing fun & informative tour, chock full of tidbits on history, the Navy & the region. 2.

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    While onboard, you'll enjoy chef-prepared menus, creative cocktails, beer, wine, and Norfolk's most incredible views from the water. This holiday, celebrate with distinctive service from our climate-controlled interior and open-air outdoor decks while you cruise past Norfolk landmarks.

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    On our way out to the Naval Station in Norfolk, VA, we cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor. Some of the highlights of the tour include: Check out some of the highlights of the Victory Rover Cruise, such as the downtown Norfolk skyline, Battleship Wisconsin, & more. Book a cruise to see them all.

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    The two-hour Norfolk naval tour departs daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin. The captain provides an entertaining and fascinating commentary aboard this Coast Guard inspected vessel. Cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River, tour one of the world's busiest seaports including the world's largest naval base, home of ...

  12. Victory Rover Naval Base Tour

    11 AM, 2 PM, 5:30 PM. Waterside District 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA Price: Free-$42.35. Visit Website. Victory Rover cruises the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor. Their professional captains provide a fascinating and entertaining commentary. In 2001 the Victory Rover began operating Naval Base Cruises from Nauticus ...

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    Our most recommended Norfolk Cruises & boat tours. 1. Norfolk: Buffet Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a cruise down the Elizabeth River over drinks and dinner. Make your selections from the buffet and eat at a candlelit table while enjoying relaxing background music and marveling at views of Navy vessels. Board the vessel and begin your special evening ...

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    Norfolk Buffet Dinner Cruise. 4. Celebrate a special occasion, host a group event, or experience a unique date night. Great for parties of all sizes. A Signature Dinner Cruise gives you the chance to dine, dance, and play games in our lounge spaces as well as catch spectacular views of the mighty ships and submarines of the Navy's Atlantic ...

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    HRT's Elizabeth River Ferry is a system of three 150-passenger paddle-wheel ferry boats. The Ferry travels from Downtown's Waterside Marina to two locations in Olde Towne Portsmouth. The Ferry is wheelchair accessible and allows passengers to walk on with their bicycles. For route schedules and general information, call 757-222-6100 or ...

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    Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown Norfolk, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.

  17. Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

    Address. 1 Waterside Dr Nauticus Pier Norfolk, VA 23510 757-627-7406. visit website. View on Google Maps. Details. Downtown Norfolk Council Member. The Victory Rover offers 2 Hour narrated naval base cruises daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin.

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    Downtown Norfolk is full of things to do! Family-fun, attractions, tours, art, history festivals, a beautiful waterfront, cruises, concerts, and more.

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    21. Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Norfolk by Operation City Quest. Fun & Games. 2 hours. To play Operation City Quest in Norfolk , you'll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects…. Free cancellation. from. $10. per adult.

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    Neon District Contemporary Art Walking Tour. 2. Take a stroll through Norfolk's Neon District, delving into art, culture, and community on this small-group walking tour. Discover a myriad of diverse artworks across the city and hear artist-approved narratives that reveal the spirit and stories behind each piece.

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  22. Being On The Water In Norfolk

    Being On The Water. Norfolk, VA is a friendly, modern port city nestled where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to the world's largest naval station, one of the East Coast's largest ports, and with rivers, creeks and beaches all around, it should come as no surprise that water is a large part of life in Norfolk. Things ...

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    Our historical tour of Norfolk begins as we travel through verdant rolling countryside to our first stately home, the 500-year-old Oxburgh Hall, a survivor from the War of the Roses, followed by a visit to one of Britain's largest and best-preserved keeps, Castle Rising. We also visit the Blickling Estate, a stunning Jacobean mansion set in ...

  24. Avatar: The Last Airbender concert to play at Chrysler Hall

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